Buckingham Palace, The Mall and St. James‘s Park loop

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Buckingham Palace, The Mall and St. James‘s Park loop

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Buckingham Palace, The Mall and St. James‘s Park loop

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3.59km

20m

Hiking

Embark on an easy hike through the heart of London with the Buckingham Palace, The Mall and St. James‘s Park loop. This route covers 2.2 miles (3.6 km) with a minimal elevation gain of 63 feet (19 metres), making it suitable for all fitness levels and typically taking about 55…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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887 m

Buckingham Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the British monarchy since 1837. The palace has 775 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 …

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983 m

Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace

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Impressive memorial in the roundabout in front of Buckingham Palace and probably one of the most visible objects on television broadcasts, hardly any other place has seen so much joy …

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1.35 km

The Mall, London

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Legendary boulevard and ceremonial street in London, followed by the guards on their parade for the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

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2.18 km

Admiralty Arch

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The Admiralty Arch is reminiscent of an ancient triumphal arch, although it is only around 100 years old. The Admiralty Arch was built in 1910 by order of King Edward …

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3.16 km

St. James's Park Lake

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St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and features a large lake that is a sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans, and pelicans. The park includes The Mall …

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3.59 km

End point

Train Station

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